1997 Honda Today vs. 1997 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1997 Honda Today and 1997 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus SC weights approximately 840 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Lexus SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 1997 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Today | SC |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
